The first day of space camp Sunday was a long one, starting from 2:30 a.m. at M.E.T.S.
Charter School.

If two planes, from Newark to Houston
and Houston to Huntsville, Ala.,
weren't enough, the simulators, lectures and activities we had to endure were.
Two rigorous rides excited and terrified us.

Rock climbing tested our strength.
Team bonding helped toward a great first day at space camp. To finish off the
night, we learned about scuba diving for astronaut training, various fuels,
missions and information about space shuttles and launches.

By this time
everyone was exhausted. Lights were out by 9:45 Sunday, as everyone went to sleep for an even longer day today.